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Free Showings of Art Studios Galleries Museums
■ The Fresno Arts Council (FAC) is a private, 501(c) (3) non-profit organization established in 1979 by local artists, arts organizations, and interested individuals who wished to create a voice for the arts in the Central San Joaquin Valley. The mission of FAC is to “enrich people’s lives through the arts”.
Enriching people’s lives
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■ The ArtHop program is a monthly event featuring art exhibits in over 60 art venues in Fresno County. Art venues include galleries/artist studios, retail outlets, and public spaces that the public could visit on the first and third Thursdays of each month.
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Tips on ArtHopping
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THIRDTHURSDAYS 1 It is important to plan your ArtHop date. ■ Login to www.fresnoarthop.org to check for art exhibit/event details, location, and/ or if the specific venue you intend to visit is open that day.
2 Dress for comfort. Check the weather ■ before heading to ArtHop venues.
3 Carpool, or meet at a designated place and ■ carpool to other venues.
4 Take your friends and/or families. ■ 5 Support local artists by purchasing ■ artwork for sale.
6 Join Bike Hoppers. ■ 7 Have Fun. ■
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Hall 2224 N. Fine Ave., #103 – 816-7267 550 E Shaw Ave. – 224-1001 www.fashiondesignincubatorinc.com www.armof.org ■ 5. Gallery II - Pat Hunter Studio BELMONT ■ 2. Boling Fine Arts Gallery 1490 W. Shaw Ave. – 222-4443 5100 N. Sixth, Suite 120 – 244-4922 ■ 6. Margaret Hudson’s www.bolingfinearts.com Earth Arts Studio & Gallery KINGS CANYON ■ 3. Glass Crackers Mosaics 1946 E.VENTURA Swift Ave. – 222-2420 10710 Highway 41 #102 – 246-0696 www.margarethudson.com www.glasscrackersmosaics.con BUTLER
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1003 N. Abby St. – 485-0065 www.clay-mix.com ■ 5. Fulton’s Folly Antique Collective 920 E. Olive Ave. – 268-3856 ■ 6. Studio 74 1274 N. Van Ness Ave. – 908-0658 www.studio-74.org ■ 7. The Brass Unicorn 845 E. Fern Ave. – 441-7107 www.brassunicorn.com ■ 8. The Brick Wall @ JA Photography 2003 N. Van Ness Blvd. – 307-3610 www.fresnofolklore.org
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